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1. Major Chinese Banks warn of high real estate crisis as bad loans reach $170 billion
2. Cheap Chinese goods seen as double-edged sword for Korean economy
3. Thai PM says legalising casinos good for revenue and jobs, eyes entertainment project
4. Vietnam economy expands 5.66% in first quarter as exports boom
5. Japan and China stocks rise, while most Asia-Pacific markets close for holiday
6. Cambodia-Japan seeks opportunities to expand markets and strengthen skills
7. Many ASEAN countries are expanding their capacity for high-speed rail
8. Cambodia’s economy projected at 6.6 pct in 2024: PM